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Use the following introductory paragraph to answer the question.

Did you know that some monkeys in Thailand teach their young to floss? If monkeys can do it, then so can we! It is so important to teach our children healthy habits when it comes to oral hygiene. There are many simple strategies you can use when teaching young kids to brush, floss, and make healthy choices about eating and drinking.

Which words describe the tone of the paragraph?

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accusatory and harsh
accusatory and harsh

optimistic and encouraging
optimistic and encouraging

formal and academic
formal and academic

detached and objective
detached and objective
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Answer 1

The words that describe the tone of the paragraph are:

**optimistic and encouraging**

The paragraph emphasizes the importance of teaching healthy habits in a positive manner, suggesting that if monkeys can do it, we can too, which adds an uplifting tone.